GREEN LANTERN #43 - BLACKEST NIGHT PROLOGUE BRINGS DEATH, DEATH, AND MORE DEATH THIS WEDNESDAY! THE FIRST BLACK LANTERN IS BORN! Plus, read below to find out how to get your own Black Lantern rign with Blackest Night #1 on July 15th!
This is it, folks! The biggest comic book event of this summer has begun! Last week, the initial set up of Blackest Night took place in the pages of Green Lantern Corps. It wasn't until towards the end of that issue that we saw a very important peek of what's to come, but those last two or pages delivered a very ominous message to be continued in this week's GREEN LANTERN #43 *PROLOGUE TO BLACKEST NIGHT!* It's no secret that we're all very stoked here at Third Eye about Blackest Night. Geoff Johns has been the constant for DC these last few years. Everything he's touched has been gold, and even in darker times when there wasn't a whole lot of great titles coming out for the publisher, you could always count on Johns. He began weaving the set up for Blackest Night all the way back in Sinestro Corps War a few years ago, and if you want to dig deeper, you can even see hints of his plans as far back as the early issues of his GL run. What does this mean? Well, folks, when you've got a story that's been slowly building and brewing for that long, you know the creative team and the publisher both have laid everything carefully into place to deliver one hell of a fantastic story. And, we can hardly believe that it's here.
The concept behind Blackest Night is pretty simple, when all of the different color Lantern Corps developed, the mysterious Black Lanterns and their motives were kept hush hush and out of sight. As time has gone on, what we do know is that Blackest Night is probably the most event that the DCU will face. The reasoning behind this? Many major and minor DCU characters will be resurrected as Black Lanterns (i.e Zombie Lanterns), and unleashed on the DCU. Their motives? They've yet to be revealed. All we know is the promo art of characters like Aquaman, Terra, Earth-2 Superman, and more as zombified Black Lanterns has gotten us so excited for this. Not to mention all the other characters that have been confirmed but not pictured as Black Lanterns, like Dick Grayson's parents, Blue Beetle, Dr. Light, and more. And ontop of all that.. it's Geoff Johns here, folks! And he's got some stellar artists helping him out on the entire event.
Now, onto why we're giving Green Lantern #43 the top spot this week here at Third Eye. Last week's Green Lantern Corps #38 was a nice solid kick-off to Blackest Night, and this week's Green Lantern #43 is the opening volley of DEATH! Green Lantern #43 is the official prologue to Blackest Night, and is a must read for all of you awaiting the series. Who is Black Hand, and what does this enigmatic Green Lantern villain hold within him that's fueling the fires of the Blackest Night? We're going to find out, not to mention... THE FIRST BLACK LANTERN GETS REVEALED! With Johns delivering the writing chops, and the fantastic Doug Mahnke providing the artwork... this one is going to be a classic in the making. Ready for Blackest Night? Then make sure you grab your copy of GREEN LANTERN #43 *BLACKEST NIGHT PROLOGUE* this Wednesday! And, if you need to catch up on your Blackest Night, we do still have some Green Lantern Corps #38s left in stock, just shoot us an email and we'll hold you a copy. Curious about the preludes to Blackest Night? Green Lantern 39-42 is the AGENT ORANGE saga which is a nice solid lead in to the event, and in the pages of Green Lantern Corps, Emerald Eclipse has set the stage for the rest of the GL Universe. We still have all of these issues in stock, so if you need help catching up, then just let us know, and we'll get you onboard.
Click here for a preview of GREEN LANTERN #43 *BLACKEST NIGHT PROLOGUE*
BUY BLACKEST NIGHT #1 AT THIRD EYE, GET A BLACK LANTERN RING FREE!
That's right, folks.. when you buy your copy of Blackest Night #1 at Third Eye (release date: July 15th), you will receive a free Black Lantern ring. Now, to make sure you have a copy of Blackest Night (and a ring!) set aside for you, please make sure to contact us about reserving you a copy. The rings are super rad, and are going to be high in demand, not to mention the first issue of this event is going to kick so much ass it's not even funny, so why no have one of each held safe and sound for you? Get in touch with us, and we'll take care of it for you!
WEDNESDAY COMICS #1 DEBUTS THIS NEW WEDNESDAY WITH A NEW GROUNDBREAKING APPROACH TO THE MODERN COMIC BOOK FEATURING ALL-STAR CREATORS LIKE NEIL GAIMAN, BRIAN AZZARELLO, AND MORE!
If there's one thing we're almost as excited for as we are Blackest Night, it's DC's newest 12-issue weekly series, Wednesday Comics. As you know, Third Eye Faithful, we're big fans of things that do new and exciting things with the medium of comic books and sequential art. And DC's newest project looks like it's going to take comics into some bold, new places. Wednesday Comics is an oversize format 12-issue weekly series that will feature several stories every week by critically acclaimed creators. The list of all-star creators includes:
Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso doing BATMAN
Paul Pope doing ADAM STRANGE
Neil Gaiman and Mike Allred doing METAMORPHO
Walt Simonson and Brian Stelfreeze doing THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN
KAMANDI by Dave Gibbons (the illustrator of WATCHMEN) and Ryan Sook
Lee Bermejo (the artist of last year's hit JOKER graphic novel) and John Arcudi doing SUPERMAN
SGT ROCK written by ADAM KUBERT and illustrated by JOE KUBERT
SUPERGIRL by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner
and many, many more!
Wednesday Comics is going to be fantastic, and we're really behind this project from DC. We really think it's going to be a well-written, gorgeously illustrated, and overall groundbreaking piece of work. We'd highly recommend giving the first issue a go this Wednesday (when else?) here at Third Eye. Click here to read more about WEDNESDAY COMICS.
DARK X-MEN: BEGINNINGS #1 *DARK X-MEN CHAPTER 3* DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY! WHO ARE THE DARK X-MEN? FIND OUT THIS WEDNESDAY, AS OSBORN'S MUTANT TEAM IS EXPLORED!
PLUS, X-MEN LEGACY #226 *DARK X-MEN CHAPTER 4* WHICH SIDE WILL ROGUE AND GAMBIT CHOOSE?
Marvel has really hit a home run with their DARK X-MEN story running through Dark Avengers and the X-Titles. I mean, it's been so long since the X-Men have felt like a cohesive part of the Marvel Universe. This storyline really brings back the old school excitement of classic events like Mutant Massacre, but infuses them with that new school level of storytelling and artwork we've all come to love. I mean, it doesn't hurt that the whole Dark Reign storyline, and Dark Avengers saga has been one of the most crucial things we've been reading. And, now, you take that spin on things and apply it to the X-Men corner of the Marvel Universe.. and we're all over it. I mean, c'mon, everyone wants to love the X-Men, we just have to wait for killer storylines like this (and we can't forget about MESSIAH WAR) to come along and remind us why!
After last week's Dark X-Men Chapter 2 in the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN #513, we were totally sold on the concept. We really thought that the Utopia one-shot did a good job of setting things up (and hey, seeing Colossus getting rocked by Venom was pretty cool too), but it was in UNCANNY #513 that we really were caught hook, line and sinker. I don't want to drop too many spoilers, as I know some of you haven't yet picked up last week's issue yet, but, man... the line-up is awesome. It's the perfect mix of characters. Bad guys, in-betweeners, A-Listers, C-Listers... From top to bottom, Namor, Emma Frost down to Cloak, Dagger, and Mimic.. it really pops. And, Marvel has been very smart by having Matt Fraction behind the writing desk on this one. The man is plotting the entire thing, even the books he's not writing himself, he's overseeing the storylines to make sure everything fits together well and maintains that level of quality.
Now, this Wednesday, we get to see who the Dark X-Men are, what their motivations are for joining, and what their plans are in the grand scheme of things, not to mention their roles in the DARK X-MEN, and what role the DARK X-MEN will be playing in the overall mainline Marvel Universe. Click here to check out a preview of DARK X-MEN BEGINNINGS #1
And, lets not forget that this week in the pages of X-MEN LEGACY #226, the other arm of the X-Men are coming to San Francisco, and have no idea what to expect. Osborn's got the entire city under wraps, and he's not letting up. Which way will Rogue and Gambit decide to choose? Find out Wednesday in X-MEN LEGACY #226! Click here for a preview of X-MEN LEGACY #226 *DARK X-MEN PT 4*
BATMAN #688*BATMAN REBORN* and RED ROBIN #2 *BATMAN REBORN* CONTINUE THE BATMAN:REBORN SAGA THIS WEDNESDAY! TRUST US, FOLKS, THE BAT-BOOKS HAVE BEEN AWESOME! NOW IS THE TIME TO JUMP ON!
Let me start off by giving major props to DC Comics. They have really been doing a great job this summer in revitalizing their books, and the Bat-books especially have been a real treat. While Batman & Robin is my favorite of the bunch, I've got to say that both BATMAN #687 and RED ROBIN #1 impressed the hell out of me. Especially the first issue of BATMAN with the new direction. The artwork was stellar, and we got Judd Winick bringing his A-game to the writing. It's been a while since Winick has really been firing on all cylinders like he did on BATMAN #687, but, man, he is back to top form. Anyway, this week, the core Batman book, Batman, takes the Dark Knight into a Gotham City that's not quite ready to accept the new Caped Crusader. Two-Face and Penguin are both putting measures into place to keep this new Dark Knight at bay, and.. uh oh, big things are revealed to them about the new Dark Knight. Not to mention we get to see Batman training the new Robin. Make sure you don't miss this second installment in the new direction of the core BATMAN book that reflects the overall course of the line of titles. Great art, great story, this one's an A-Plus, folks. Click here for a preview of BATMAN #688!
Also arriving this Wednesday is RED ROBIN #2, which continues from the awesome start that Red Robin #1 delivered. The big reveal of Ras Al Ghul at the end was a nice little twist, as we've been waiting to see the Demon playing a bigger role in the Bat-universe. What's Ras Al Ghul got planned for Red Robin, why are the League of Assassins being systematically wiped out, and what's good ol' Tim Drake gonna do about his old life? We'll have to find out this week in Red Robin. The first issue of Red Robin really had some good moments, and lets face it, it's pretty cool to be part of a historical shift in a character's lifespan like this. I know how it must've felt to be reading Teen Titans way way back in the day and witnessing the transition of Dick Grayson from Robin to Nightwing. It's pretty cool to see Tim, the Robin I grew up with, moving into this position. There was a really great scene in the first issue where Dick empathizes how he sees Tim as an equal, and not as a lesser, and it's just pretty damn cool. Okay, okay, I know I'm getting carried away. But, yeah, make sure you give RED ROBIN #2 a look this Wednesday! Click here for a preview of RED ROBIN #2!
CHEW #1 BACK IN STOCK AT THIRD EYE THIS WEDNESDAY!
The first issue of Chew apparently generated an incredible amount of internet heat when it first came out. And, apparently, we here at Third Eye were one of the few who ordered big on this title, because the print run was extremely low. The concept really intrigued me, and I had faith in the book, so we pushed it, and man, that puppy flew out of here fast. And while it's rare we sell out of a title that quick, every now and again, a fluke happens. But, if you missed Chew #1, don't fear... we've got second prints of the first issue coming back in stock this Wednesday! Now, again, Image Comics did a very low print run on this sucker, and once these are gone, we'll have to wait on the third printing.. so if you're interested in checking the series out, and have not already asked us to set one of these aside for you, then please get in touch.
But, before I move on.. let me give you a heads up as to why Chew is taking off so well. First off, it's incredibly well-written with some very unique and interesting artwork. The concept is amazingly simple, but super cool... basically, Detective Chu has a unique ability. He receives psychic impressions off of anything that he eats. So, as a detective.. how does he solve a crime from time to time? Well, maybe a little nibble here and there on a murder victim or two. Awesome? Yes. You want to read it? Yes. Now, click here to read a review of CHEW #1!
ALAN MOORE'S "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW?" AVAILABLE THIS WEDNESDAY! A MUST READ SUPERMAN STORY NOW COLLECTED ALONG WITH MOORE'S OTHER CLASSIC SUPERMAN TALES ("FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING")
If there's one storyline that I really wish had been available this Spring with all the attention Moore had gotten due to the WATCHMEN film... it's "WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW?" This classic Superman tale has served as one of the DEFINITIVE Superman stories, and in my eyes, is the perfect Superman story. And all of this is coming from a guy who's not really a giant Superman fan. This storyline has been long out of print, and DC has now collected it along with other classic Alan Moore Superman stories (like "For The Man Who Has Everything") into an affordable, deluxe edition hardcover. If you're either an Alan Moore fan, a Superman fan, or hell, a comics fan in general.. then you must read this perfect demonstration of this medium that we love so much. In "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", Moore delivers the "last Superman story". A closing of the book on Superman. The framing of the story is told in the future, where a middle-aged Lois Lane is interviewed by a journalist about the last days of the Last Son of Krypton. The story itself sees several of Superman's classic villains coming out of the woodwork to rid the world of him. The story climaxes in an epic showdown at the Fortress of Solitude, and well.. we don't want to give everything away. Sounds simple, right? Trust us, folks, this is Moore at his best. He's taking simple concepts, memorable characters from Sups's past, and more and weaving one hell of a yarn. This one is a very touching story, and you can bet I'll be adding a copy of this hardcover to my own personal library as it's worth it for this story alone.
But wait! Also collected in this volume is Moore's classic "For the Man Who Has Everything", where Mongul stages a plan to give Superman the world he wants.. Superman is put into a state of coma with a plant that delivers his ideal reality. Batman, of course, comes to the rescue, but also ends up falling prey to the plant, witnessing a world where Joe Chill didn't kill his parents. Another touching, and epic storyline, The Man Who Has Everything is a solid classic. And, finally, you also get a Moore-penned meeting of Swamp Thing (the character Moore is known for so well) meeting the Man of Tomorrow.
All in all, this one's a must to add to your bookshelf. Click here to read more about WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW?
BPRD 1947 #1 BRINGS MIGNOLA'S DARK, OCCULT WORLD BACK TO LIFE THIS WEDNESDAY!
The BPRD series, like most of Mike Mignola's stuff, are true gems. We really haven't been unhappy with any of these. However, there are some that really stand out as extraordinary, and BPRD: 1946 was one of those. A very cool look at Professor Broom as a young man, the discovery of the baby Hellboy, and more... we get to see the very early workings of the BPRD. The year was 1946, and the Nazi Occult Bureau developed Project Vampire Sturm a year after WW2 had ended. But, now, BPRD is learning that there's creations way worse than what the Nazis had created, and all hell is about to break loose. Plus, it's got a Vampire nobleman relentlessly hunting down surviving members of the Third Reich.. I mean, c'mon, a vampire slaughtering Nazis, is this one a pulp masterpiece in the making or what? Click here to read more about BPRD 1947!
UNWRITTEN #3 ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY, CONTINUING THE BEST NEW VERTIGO SERIES WE'VE SEEN IN QUITE SOME TIME! #1 BACK IN STOCK AT THIRD EYE NOW AS WELL!
Vertigo really struck gold with their new series, the Unwritten. It's only two issues in, and we're completely and totally stoked to see where this story is going. This is the series that Brian K. Vaughn (Y THE LAST MAN) has gone on record as saying he'd wish he'd thought of it. A twisted look at the cult of celebrity that surrounds things like the Harry Potter novels, the Unwritten presents the story of Tommy Taylor, who finds out that he's not a real being at all, but the fictional character his supposed father had wrote the books about. And, this week, as the worlds of fiction and reality blend, Tom Taylor is travelling to the place where Frankenstein was conceived... and it's also the same place his dad wrote his first Tommy Taylor novel... now, wonder how this is all gonna turn out, huh? If you haven't already read the UNWRITTEN, we have plenty of 1s and 2s still in stock at Third Eye, so give it a whirl! Click here to read more about UNWRITTEN #3!
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